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PACAF - Small Unmanned Aircraft System

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · PACIFIC AIR FORCES · FA5215 766 ESS PKP · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
18 Sept 2026
Closes
22 Sept 2026, 21:00 UTC
Reference
FA521526Q0048
Location
HI, United States
Sector
space-satellite

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · PACIFIC AIR FORCES · FA5215 766 ESS PKP is soliciting PACAF - Small Unmanned Aircraft System. Solicitation number FA521526Q0048. Classified under NAICS 336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing. Product/service code 1550 — DRONES. Place of performance: HI, USA. Responses are due by 22 September 2026 21:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Small Unmanned Aircraft System:

1. Regulatory Requirements

a. Meets requirements for DOW sUAS acquisitions IAW FY 2020 NDAA (Section 848) and FY 2024 NDAA (Section 1821-1825).

2.Technology and Capacity Requirements:

a. Autonomous/programmable (can operate without direct/continuous pilot inputs) b. Vertical takeoff and landing c. Carry a payload up to 65 kg, with dimensions of up to 82 cm x 60 cm x 51 cm d. Powered by a removable battery with a range of up to 30 km on one charge e. Include extra batteries (enough for 2 complete swap outs) and battery chargers f. Standard spare parts kit(any parts that will need replaced within a certain number of months or flight hours after purchase and use of the sUAS) g. Any software needed to control/program drone h. Any non-standard hardware needed to control/program drone (if software can't be connected to commercial laptop or mobile device) i. Training for 2 personnel to be trained at vendor facility or cost for vendor training team to come to Hickam, AFB Hawaii to train team of 4 personnel on drone operation and maintenance

3. Maintenance Requirements

a. Charging batteries b. Replacing parts from the included spare parts kit c. All other routine maintenance as described in the vendor provided training course

4. Delivery and Installation Requirements

a. Delivery 180 days after date of contract b. Include detailed user manuals, maintenance guides, and inventory lists for all components.

Notice to Offeror(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be

made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

Context for bidders

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